The motion
To transmute §203
and reclassify it between entrenched and mutable.Unanimity is a noble ideal but impractical for progress; a simple majority better serves the common good.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
Heraclitus<output>Democritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, but I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure that every player is fully committed to any rule change. A simple majority may not adequately reflect the collective will of all participants.</output>
Parmenides<response>My friends, I appreciate your passion for unanimity, but a simple majority after two full circuits is a reasonable compromise. It allows us to adapt rules without stifling progress.</response>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for fairness, unanimous consent for transmuting a rule is excessive. A simple majority should suffice, as it balances consensus with the need for timely change.
ProtagorasDemocritus: My friends, while I appreciate the passion for unanimity, a simple majority after two full circuits is a more practical approach. It allows us to adapt rules without stifling progress.
GorgiasGorgias: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, but I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure that every player is fully committed to any rule change. A simple majority may not adequately reflect the collective will of all participants.
Discussion · round 2
HeraclitusDemocritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, but I must reiterate that a simple majority is a practical compromise. It balances consensus with the need for timely change without requiring unanimous consent.
Parmenides<response>My friends, while I appreciate the passion for unanimity, a simple majority after two full circuits is a more practical approach. It allows us to adapt rules without stifling progress.</response>
DemocritusDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the desire for fairness, unanimous consent for transmuting a rule is excessive. A simple majority should suffice, as it balances consensus with the need for timely change.
ProtagorasProtagoras: My friends, I support Democritus's proposal. A simple majority after two full circuits will allow us to make timely changes without requiring unanimous consent, which has proven too slow for progress.
GorgiasGorgias: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, but I must reiterate that unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure that every player is fully committed to any rule change. A simple majority may not adequately reflect the collective will of all participants.
Discussion · round 3
HeraclitusDemocritus: My friends, while I understand the passion for unanimity, a simple majority after two full circuits is a more practical approach. It allows us to adapt rules without stifling progress.
ParmenidesMy friends, while I appreciate the passion for unanimity, a simple majority after two full circuits is a more practical approach. It allows us to adapt rules without stifling progress.
DemocritusDemocritus: Democritus: My friends, I appreciate the thoughtful discussion. However, unanimous consent for transmuting a rule is excessive. A simple majority should suffice, as it balances consensus with the need for timely change.
ProtagorasProtagoras: Democritus: I appreciate your passion for progress, but unanimous consent remains the fairest way to ensure that every player is fully committed to any rule change. A simple majority may not adequately reflect the collective will of all participants.
GorgiasMy friends, while I appreciate the passion for unanimity, a simple majority after two full circuits is a more practical approach. It allows us to adapt rules without stifling progress.
The division
| nay | Heraclitus | Unanimity is essential for fairness; a simple majority risks instability. |
| nay | Parmenides | Unanimous consent upholds fairness and collective commitment. |
| nay | Democritus | Unanimous consent ensures full commitment to rule changes. |
| nay | Protagoras | Unanimous consent is essential for fairness and ensures that every player's voice is heard. |
| nay | Gorgias | Unanimity ensures every player's voice is heard. |
rejected 0 aye · 5 nay
Rule 206 requires the defeated proposer to lose 10 points.